Literature

Which of the following strategies can help ensure the relevance and quality of the literature included in a review?

• Only including literature from the past year

• Utilizing a wide range of search terms and databases

• Including only literature that supports the researcher's hypothesis

• Limiting the search to one specific journal

Answer explanation

This approach helps to capture diverse perspectives, access a broader array of sources, and enhance the comprehensiveness of the literature review.

Which section of the research report explains what other people have done ?

• Literature review

• Results

• Introduction

• Abstract

Which of the following is a primary purpose of a literature review in scientific research?

• To summarize the researcher's own findings

• To provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on a topic

• To present new experimental data

• To discuss the financial aspects of the research

In the context of scientific literature, what does the term 'peer review' refer to?

• A review conducted by the author's friends

• An evaluation by experts in the same field before publication

• A summary written by the author

• A review by the general public

Which section of a scientific paper typically includes a review of the literature?

• Methods

• Discussion

• Literature Review

• Conclusion

What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific literature?

• To provide a definitive answer to a research question

• To offer a testable prediction based on existing knowledge

• To summarize the results of an experiment

• To describe the methods used in the research

How can a researcher ensure the quality of the literature included in their review?

• By only including literature that supports their hypothesis

• By using a wide range of search terms and databases

• By limiting the search to one specific journal

• By only including literature from the past year

What is a common characteristic of a systematic literature review?

• It includes only qualitative studies

• It follows a structured and pre-defined methodology

• It is based on the author's personal opinions

• It only includes studies from the last five years

In scientific literature, what is a 'meta-analysis'?

• A study that collects new experimental data

• A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple studies

• A review of literature without any statistical analysis

• A theoretical paper with no empirical data

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a scientific literature review?

• Summary of previous research

• Identification of research gaps

• Detailed experimental procedures

• Critical evaluation of existing studies